Programme Manager in Uxbridge

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JATO Dynamics is a global company and the leading provider of automotive market intelligence. With an insight into over 50 overseas markets, we deliver the world\’s most complete, accurate and up-to-date automotive data and insights, creating significant competitive advantage to our customers.

Role OverviewJATO products serve many needs in the entire automotive sector that depend on data, insight tools and business process automation solutions variously delivered through API\’s and User Interfaces. You will work for one or more business areas, will drive product deliveries or JATO activity‐centred or benefits‐led initiatives through its entire lifecycle including discovery, planning, implementation, launch, customer rollout and transitioning into business‐as‐usual support and maintenance. This is a role for someone who \”leads major programs of work and gets things done\” and will require extensive leadership skills to transform an idea or concept into reality in an orderly and efficient manner by building a culture of teamwork, collaboration, effective communication and accountability across all contributors and stakeholders. This role may have line management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Define stages to transform ideas into reality efficiently.

Governance

Establish and maintain structures for controlled deployment aligned with organisational practices.

Business Case Management

Prepare, update, and gain approval for cases justifying initiatives in terms of benefits, costs, and risks.

Secure external services, execute RFQs/RFPs, and monitor supplier performance.

Design programme plans, track progress, resolve issues, and apply corrective actions.

Quality Assurance & Integrity

Ensure internal consistency and alignment with corporate and technical standards.

Budget Management

Monitor expenditure and costs against benefits throughout the programme.

Resource Deployment

Acquire and allocate internal/external resources and skills as needed.

Delivery Management

Ensure products/services meet quality, time, and budget requirements.

Stakeholder Communication

Manage communications and maintain engagement with all stakeholders.

Oversee inter‐project dependencies and interfaces.

Business Transition

Collaborate with change managers for smooth transition to BAU.

Initiate additional activities or interventions to address gaps or issues.

Reporting

Provide regular progress updates to sponsors and key stakeholders.

Key Requirements

Bachelor\’s degree or equivalent experience.

10+ years leading major programmes from concept to launch across multiple time zones/sites.

Expertise in Lean Agile methodologies, especially Scrum .

Proven experience delivering technology/data solutions (SaaS, Cloud, AI, emerging tech).

Skilled in managing stakeholder expectations and priorities aligned with vision.

Strong background in customer delivery of solutions/products.

Proactive, action‐oriented leader able to navigate ambiguity effectively.

Cross‐functional experience (engineering, sales, marketing, research, data teams).

Ability to thrive in fast‐paced, rapidly changing environments.

Excellent relationship builder; culturally sensitive and open‐minded.

Proficient in project management tools (especially MS Project ).

Strong communication skills; experience working with senior leadership.

Maintains strict confidentiality and discretion with company information.

Our valuesOur values . JATO core values are Integrity, People First, Collaboration, Innovation and Excellence.

Learn more about our values here: JATO Core Values

Seniority levelMid‐Senior level

Employment typeFull‐time

Job functionProject Management

IndustriesInformation Services

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